Fort Worth Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, December 27, 1993
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 10 years, 9 months
Badge Number: 231
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 22, 1993
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Alan Chick succumbed to injuries sustained when he was struck by a drunk driver while assisting a stranded motorist five days earlier.
The 55-year-old suspect, who had 22 prior arrests and eight prior DUI convictions, was convicted of intoxicated manslaughter and sentenced to life in prison as a result of Officer Chick's death. As of May 8, 2021, he was a patient in West Texas Hospital. His first parole hearing is set for October 16, 2024.
Officer Chick had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents and brother.